Frank Potenza (Chord Melody Guitar) 1

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Description: In part one (1 of 2) of this chord-melody guitar lesson, renowned guitarist Frank Potenza gives you an in-depth look at arranging for solo jazz guitar. Frank takes you through the process of creating a chord-melody guitar arrangement by demonstrating interpretation possibilities, harmonic analysis, voice-leading and more. If you want to learn the art of chord melody from a true master, this jazz guitar masterclass series is for you! NOTE: There is an optional PDF which includes the embedded notation seen in both videos from this series. It is included in the DISCOUNTED BUNDLE AVAILABLE HERE or it can be purchased separately.

Capri recording artist and educator Frank Potenza is a protege of the late, great Joe Pass and an active composer and performer with nine solo albums to his credit.

In addition to his extensive freelance recording experience he has performed in concert with Dizzy Gillespie, George Van Eps, Joe Pass, Bud Shank, Mose Allison, James Moody, Harry “Sweets” Edison, Brother Jack McDuff, and many others.
Frank toured and recorded as a member of the Gene Harris Quartet from 1996 through 1999 and is a featured soloist on Alley Cats, Gene’s last recording for Concord Records. He currently leads his own groups and tours in support of his latest Capri Records Ltd. release entitled Old New Borrowed & Blue.

He is a full Professor and Chair of the Studio/Jazz Guitar Program at the Flora L. Thornton School of Music, University of Southern California. He holds a Bachelors degree from the Berklee College of Music in Boston Massachusetts and a Master of Arts degree from California State University Los Angeles.